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42 Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5LE

Swimming poolExtendable7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
425 m²
4575 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band H
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Dyke Road Avenue

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

42 Dyke Road Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Brighton (BN1 5LE). It has a recorded floor area of 425 m² (around 4575 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band H. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good.

At 425 m² the property is well over the postcode median (237 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £2,464,000 sits 54% above the 2013 sale of £1,600,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Swimming poolYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Dyke Road Avenue

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

42 Dyke Road Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
14.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromF35toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 42 Dyke Road Avenue was refused — worth checking the council file.

7 applications on record at 42 Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5LE

7decisions3extensions67documents9nearby
  1. Oct 2011
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    3 x Cherry - formative prune. 1 x Portuguese Laurel - cut back overhang. 1 x Copper Beech - prune back overhang

    Reference
    BH2011/02685
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

+ 4 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 67 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Dyke Road Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£2,464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£1,600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2013Most recent

    £1,600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN1 5LE: £1,000,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Dyke Road Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Dyke Road Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,765

Street avg £4,493

Below

Floor Area

425 m²

Street avg 348 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 t/year

Street avg 11.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Dyke Road Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Brighton district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

21/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hill Brow South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Westdene Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN1 5LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN1 5LE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN1 5LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5LE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.